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England midfielder Dele Alli says he has no problem with the World Cup’s new rules permitting retrospective action within a game -
Russia, the World Cup hosts, are hoping to clean up their image eight years after trouncing England in a controversial Fifa vote
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A new book, Red Card, tells how US prosecutors exposed racketeering among American football officials – and revives fears that Fifa is being permitted to move on too quickly -
The former England forward-turned-broadcaster has become a strident voice on with race and tells Sachin Nakrani that, despite the backlash, he stands by every word -
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Profiles of every player in Russia, including caps, goals, nicknames, hobbies and more
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The much-travelled striker says he would give up nearly everything for just one goal in Russia -
With matches running from 11am to 9pm BST and highlights shows on top, there’s a lot to watch. Here’s how it all breaks down -
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An initiative to help people who might not otherwise feel able to play football during their Ramadan fast is gathering momentum in Birmingham -
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We track the evolution of the World Cup ball from its humble beginnings in Uruguay in 1930, past the unpredictable Fevernova of Japan and Korea in 2002, to the Telstar 2018, the ball designed for this summer's World Cup in Russia.
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England manager Gareth Southgate has admitted that he's some tough decisions before the World Cup but praised the performances of Marcus Rashford and Ruben Loftus-Cheek
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The Russian president wants to provide a ‘real celebration, filled with sporting passion and strong emotions’
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We head to Moscow to find out about hooliganism and expectations
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With every World Cup comes a chance for fans to tackle the beloved Panini sticker album. Michael Butler went to meet them
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Nigeria's World Cup kit sold out in a matter of minutes. People loved a colourful design that reminded them of more daring days. In this video we go through some of shirts that caught our eye through World Cup history.
Nigeria World Cup football shirts captures public imagination
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Julian Green scored in the 44th minute, Zack Steffen made seven saves and the United States drew with France in a friendly in Lyon
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The Villa owner’s increasingly unreliable backing has left a club who were over-reliant on his funds, and living beyond their means, facing crisis -
Ruling body still seems to care more about ambush marketing and trademarks infringement than racism and homophobia -
Former Wales keeper talks about gender issues, Loris Karius and Piers Morgan
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In today’s Fiver: Nets, St Mirren and a need for better goggles and earplugs -
Toby Alderweireld to Manchester United for £55m? | Bernd Leno to Liverpool? | Mario Lemina to Manchester City? -
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The World Cup tournament’s most oddball moments are now immortalised in the form of beer mats by graphic designers -
The 2016-17 accounts of all top-flight clubs and what the figures say about their health. Manchester United top the charts again with a £581m income and £57m profit -
Fans from countries that failed to qualify tell us who they want to win the World Cup -
Here is your chance to pick your best England XI of all time, choosing from 50 players who have represented the Three Lions down the years
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Bert Van Marwijk must decide how to best utilise Aaron Mooy’s strength in distribution -
A change in formation before the side’s first World Cup has brought mixed success but the coach believes 5-4-1 can trouble Belgium and England -
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